The memorial is located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street. It occupies approximately five acres of park. » Get Directions
Hours of Operation
5:00am - 11:30pm
The displays and paths are always
illuminated.
By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
By Phone
817-870-2171
John M. Bennett
Length of Service:
14 months
Date of Injury:
July 31, 1911
Date of Death:
July 31, 1911
Location of Incident:
1300 Weatherbee
Burial:
Calvary Cemetery
Summary:
On July 31, 1911, John M. Bennett was killed when he was thrown from the fire wagon as it hit a gully that had been washed out by recent rains. When the wagon struck the gully, Bennet, the wagon driver, was thrown forward and landed between the horses and the wagon. The wagon, loaded with men and equipment, then ran over Bennett’s head and chest. He died instantly.
